I was so caught off guard when James mentioned that story about his dad.

People have been asking for an “up to speed” on his Dad. Little did we know, we’d get this bombshell.

Dude I’ve never teared up during a car review video before. James you really deserve a lot of credit and respect for opening yourself up like that. I’ve always enjoyed your videos and all of that but now I know how genuine of a person you are and that you are willing to pour your heart out for us which is definite PROOF that you love your fans. Much much respect! Also your dad is clearly an absolute legend and we are all thankful that his bond level driving, piloting an e28, is why we are able to enjoy your videos today.

James, the story about your dad really hit close to home. My boyfriend has the same exact e28, same year, same model, same COLOR, and ours also saved a life--a few years back he was able to race his hemorrhaging friend to the hospital, just in time. It's a really special car.

Dang, the feels caught me off guard, a BMW is the reason why James is with us right now

"The tires never touched the ground". Your dad had his priorities in check that day. He had the proper car for the job too.

James, I've always liked your style, including your alter-ego character. But, today after hearing your heart, I've grown in appreciation and respect for you and your material. Thanks for breaking the cold mold and revealing your tender heart.

Man, I've been a hard BMW fanboy since I was 7 years old, and now at the age of 28 you just made me a bigger fan! Thank you for reminding us how great this brand once was, sadly its just not the same anymore... But to be fair I believe that the new M5 CS will make it in every top BMW list in the future

we are used to hear james joke about his dad leaving him, but this time caught me of guard that story make me drop a tear.

I love how completely open James is about his life, he doesn’t hold anything back. This is why we love him

The day I played NFS MW for the first time was when I absolutely fell in love with the e46 m3 gtr and I hope one day I will build an exact replica of that M3

Been watching these videos for years and I wasn't expecting a sentimental part at all. Your dad is a good man. 🙏🙏

"The tires never touched the road" 😭 I felt that story, James.

I always watch these on the toilet. Today I had to wipe my eyes too.

Damn dude, that story really got to me. It's amazing the bond that fathers have with their children, really makes me appreciate my dad and all he's done for me. All came up in a wave of tears. Thank you for sharing.

Hands down favorite episode, glad your still with us James.

No...nooo i cant handle the *crying james* 😭

I honestly cried a little when James told the story of his dad and the E28.

Oh, shit! I was caught off guard by his family's story about him and his dad. I had to review that part several times and it teared me up. I blitz through these videos so fast normally, but I have to stop and say thank you for sharing that story so honestly with us! Respect to you, to your dad and to the BMW of those days!

Watching James tear up about that story with his dad had me tearing up...

“So what got you into smoking? Friends? Influencers? Peer pressure?” James: “this cool shark bmw with a Marlboro livery”

Totally thought that bmw story was going to be a joke about his dad leaving him, then it turned out to be heart warming.

Had to rewatch, best D-List yet! When I was young my mom made a similar run in our Skylark and I spent Thanksgiving in an oxygen tent. You got me in the feels bro❤️

The more I watch Donut, the more you really learn about James and it's awesome. Thanks for being the real you for your viewer.

I love how James don't hold back his feelings when recording his shows.

I think now more than ever we deserve and up to speed on James's dad

Your awesome James . the passion and love in these videos always makes me happy . I love how genuine you are .

Great show man you guys are awesome. First one I watched was the up to speed on the toyota mr2 and have watched donut ever since lol keep up the good videos man!!

When your so early Pagani Gaming hasn’t even commented for James to do a up to speed on his dad

I love how genuine James is. When he told the story of his dad driving him to the hospital, I almost cried and I'm serious.

This video is hands down, the most enjoyable video I have ever watched on UKposts. Such a versatile story teller. And I personally love the e28 so much so it had me choked up. I pray that you can buy your Dad that car soon🙏. Please just promise that you will make a video of his reaction when you do. 😁

Really great video, honestly Thank you for the dedication and the research

James is literally the only man who makes other men cry

James’s story reminds me on Jeremy Clarkson’s. Jeremy lived in London. He got a call from his mother saying his father, who was desperately ill, was likely in his final moment’s. Jeremy had made a roast chicken for dinner and he’d figured he’d bring his mother some because she wouldn’t have eaten. He was testing a 928 that week for the magazine he worked for, he threw the chicken in and had a 3 and a half hour journey ahead of him. He’d arrived fast enough that the chicken was still warm and his father was still alive. That reminded me of this story. Both made me cry...

The E46 M3 - likely my favorite car of all time. Loved it so much I bought two of them. I also have an E30 325 that is a ton of fun to drive.

James, you’re an epic legend. So glad you shared that memory of your dad. Makes us mere mortals feel just a little closer to you!!

The other dudes aren't even that bad, James is just that good.

Spoiler: James Dad jokes aren't funny after this video.

I watched this video while I sketched a widebody e 36 m3 and saw the rear wing spacers of the first car. I immediatly knew what my bmw needed right know :)

Man James, I love this show just for the entertainment and great info but that story about having bad asthma really hit home with me. When I was a kid I had really bad asthma too and had some bad scares with asthma attacks too. Thank God we both made it through it!

Came for the silly car list, stayed for the wholesome childhood story.

*Thank you James Dad for saving this mans life.*

Man I didn't think I'd be tearing up here...appreciate the realness and not editing out the emotion. Good man with a good dad

such a beautiful sentiment for the E 28. cars play such a pivotal role in our lives. what a great message. there are truly more things than meets the eye when it comes to these cars

When Jeremy clarkson was filming the top gear Patagonia special he told a story of how he was able to see his dad for the last time before he passed away, and he was able to do that because he drove a Porsche 928. Jeremy’s story is just like James’s story 🙂

At this point I’m convinced James’s dad is Jeremy Clarkson

I don't even know you besides your videos, but I love you James!!! You almost got me today. I think we can all agree that we're glad that you're alive and thanks to your dad for that!

It's good that this channel brings emotion in to the video's. It's what made the original top gear great and what will and makes this channel so great

When a dude starts tearing up during a car story that's how you know he's really passionate about that stuff 💯💯

Hey James, I just lost my Dad last October we spent hours together watching DONUT. He used to have 65 FORD LOTUS CORTINA, it after market fenders and airdam styling very reminiscent of the 3.0CSL. This episode was extremely emotional for me I couldn't finish the episode until tonight. Your story was very close to my heart I used to have asthma myself and have driven at the speed of Angel's by the grace of God by my Dad. 87 T-brd Turbo Coupe w/ 350+. That car and my Dad were the reasons I bought my first car 91 SHO PLUS. Before he passed we starting planning doing a project together. We love WRC so after he passed I picked up an 02 WRX Wagon with a JDM STI front clip and JDM 2.0L Stock power for now but MO POWA will come in time BABY... I picked up STI rear doors and rear quarter panels I plan on doing a wide body conversion. I'll have a WHITE BUGEYE STI WAGON someday wish me luck... Love you Pumphrey, man keep going strong. I'm praying for your continued health. I wish I could be there workin with you.

Damn dude.. hit me right in the feels.. we are also thankful for your dad's lead foot...happy you are here my dude

Love this channel. You guys are awesome. Appreciate all the videos you guys make.

Reading all these comments before the part with e28 pops up. "What they sobbin bout".. e28 story over: "I am leaking blinker fluid"

The fact that James shares with us this experiences he had in his life is one of the reasons we love him so much.

Just love how real James is! I really appreciate wearing his feelings on his sleeve! I love you! 😁

What a powerful story.. thank you for sharing James 🙏

James's dad wasn't driving that day. He was flying low

James is honestly my favorite host on the show he’s funny and he isn’t afraid to make it emotional and it makes the best channel on yt but you forgot to mention the e60 m5 v10

I wanna see a 5 series versus 3 series. A lot of comparisons and drive ability is extremely surprising. Also to note, if James wants an e28 there’s a few for sale in my area

Perfect list, I completely agree 👌🏽

The 5 series story reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson's Porsche 928 story about when his dad died. How he drove quicker than ever to arive just in time to say his goodbyes. That combination of the sad story I was reminded of and the fact that James wouldn't be alive today would it not have been for the fact his father had a fast af BMW really made me well up. Love from Sweden.

James: almost cries Me: oh god I can’t handle this 😭😭😭

Every true car guy would not be at all ashamed or embrassed. To tell such an amazing and emotional story. Man I just gained so much MORE(had it before) but more respect for you to share that story. Not to mention completely a badass story. But thanks for another good episode, and also the awesome story. Thanks bud keep up the awesome work James and all of donut.

I think all of us in the Bimmer gang have a very personal reason to love these machines, but damn James has such a sad and amazing story because he almost lost his life but he DIDN'T because of a BMW, absolutely beautiful.

can we get a petition for james to wear a green shirt in the next episode of either up to speed of d-list so that he just doesn't have a torso

James: tears up sharing his story Me also sobbing a bit: German science is the world's finest

Love E28s as much as you do. Have equally fond memories of it. I find it to be one of the most good looking cars of its time.

BMW has made so many good cars, making a whole list must have been difficult. I'm impressed that you went through all the time to do so!

James: getting emotional telling his story me: Oh god, i cant hold this in im gonna cry

The story about James's dad was really lovely

Every time james cries. I cry with him... why do you do this to me? Its awesome how passionate you all are man.

BRO!!! I came here coz im a huge BMW fan and i love your vids. Now Im a bigger fan of you!!! Massive respect, Big hugs.

James: the E46 M3 GTR Every NFS Fan : yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Now that's my boy!

The story about his dad...damn. That caught me so off guard I....wow.

We had the collectors edition E30 325is in South Africa which had a 2.7L straight 6 that shared suspension with the original M3 .This car was a group N track performer .It was our M3 since we never got the original E30 M3.

me: not cries on the titanic my gf: u have no feelings also me when waching james: hlip hlip PS where is the z8?

Anyone else get mad vibes from when Jeremy Clarkson told the story about getting to see his dad one last time because of a Porsche 928?

Right in the feels James. Much love brother.

Amazing video, even a few years on. Wishing you all the best James

2012 1 Series M: "Am I a joke to you?" Widely considered to be one of the best driver's BMW of all time.

James : "best BMW's ever made" Me: "obviously E30 is the best of all" James : "you're damn wrong pal , you're damn freaking wrong"

Love to see that the M2 CS on here, goes to show what a special car that is to be on this list with these legends. Surprised that the 1M isn’t on here.

Woah James, you got me teary eyed man🥺 I guess were all lucky to have the bimmer, because you have done so much for me as well, thank you for all the work you and the donut crew do everyday to make all of us some amazing content that keeps us going!

"BMW did the demon crate almost 30 years before Dodge did the demon crate" BMW: I am 10 paralel universes ahead of you

to be honestly cried a when James told the story of his dad and the E28

Did anybody else get emotional when James told his story with the e28 or was that just me? I’m rewatching this and even thinking about it gets me in my feels.

A friend of my dads has had a 3.0 csl for about 30 years now, he rarely takes it out, but when i finally seen it i was in awe, i didnt know what it was but i knew it was one of the prettiest cars ive seen in my life

* M3 E46 GTR in the thumbnail & video * Me : NFS:MW & Carbon Flashback

10:50 Love this kind of car-related histories just like the one of Jeremy Clarkson and the Porsche 928

Dope, funky, totally Awesome list. Couldn't agree more. Love it!

Great story we needed that bro 🤜 💜

7:13 You’ve heard of the thanos car Now get ready for the... VANOS CAR

JAMES!! YOOO, my daughter was inside her mother back in 2002 aaaand she wanted out. So I drove her mom to the hospital in my diamondschwarz 1988 BMW 535is in Lynchburg Virginia!! The 535is gave her life, just as it saved your life. That day, like your Dad, I also drove fast as fuck

E34 is just iconic car - several years ago, a friend of mine drove one on the highway with the odometer reversed (the arrow had already turned backwards). And it wasn't felt at all, we were riding so comfortably with around 280 km/h (I don't know exactly how much because of the already rolled mileage).

Touching series. Glad it was. Salute

Wow, James' story of how the BMW literally was the reason that he's alive caught me off guard. It must be a very special car for him.

Thanks for sharing that story about your asthma attack bro. It’s funny how we associate memories with certain cars. It’s the value money can never buy.

Great vid, as always. Kinda surprised the 333i wasn’t on the list tho

You should know about the 323i, the first 3 series, the E21! It´s awsome and I have one in my garage for sunday mornings!

Not gonna lie, James lost a ton of weight from when i first started watching him. Hella respect to him😎👌 keep up the good work and the awesome videos